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Tag: underwater psychology

The ‘depth’ of the ISIS problem

I’m often weary of treading within political waters on this Blog, but with the immediate state of affairs in the wake of the Paris attacks, it almost goes without saying that the subject is fair game. On September 11, 2001, I was, surely enough, diving. At the time I was spending 4-6 hours a day…

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time after time, or timeless

Every so often, I fall victim to a most unfortunate creative rut. Now happens to be one of those times. It is a period where, in hindsight, I have been incredibly productive for a long while, and the benefits have yet to cast me ahead. It happens, and while discouraging, if time has its way of repeating…

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composure, aptitude, & situational awareness

A recent series of very routine working dives reminded me of what has come to be my ‘trinity’ in diving – composure, aptitude, and situational awareness. While I infrequently dive recreationally, from time to time I do find myself in the water with new divers. More than general discomfort, anxiety, or nervousness, what jumps out…

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